Many Chinese commentators predict that following the November US elections, the Quad may lose relevance and progress could stagnate, as it has yet to address substantive issues.
The programme is an extension of the US Cancer Moonshot initiative started in 2016. It aims to strengthen the overall cancer care ecosystem in the Indo-Pacific.
The meeting was held at Biden’s residence in Delaware, US, before Quad summit. The talks were a farewell of sorts, with Modi thanking Biden for his efforts in deepening India-US ties.
Ports, cancer prevention, logistics, disaster relief also figure in Quad leaders’ declaration. Mini-lateral also takes aim at China, without naming the country, on ports & UNCLOS.
Modi and Albanese reaffirmed their commitment to 'further deepen' bilateral ties, with the Indian leader saying that he 'cherishes the time-tested friendship' with Australia.
During his visit to the US, PM Narendra Modi will also host a roundtable with CEOs from large tech companies & interact with members of the Indian diaspora in New York.
The effectiveness of the summit will ultimately be judged on its ability to produce tangible results and strengthen the Quad’s role in addressing regional and global challenges.
Anthony Albanese is in US for the QUAD meet & has expressed keenness to hold talks with 'friend' PM Modi. The summit is scheduled to start on 21 September in Delaware.
Speaking at Quad foreign ministers meeting Monday, India's external affairs minister also highlights need for 'transparent' digital partnerships & de-risking economic growth in the region.
In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.
Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.
While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.
I would prefer to hear what Print’s commentators say rather than what the chinese state sponsored parrots say…